The challenge for the month is for all of us to get stronger! Strength training (toning and building muscles through resistance) is an important part of staying healthy and prevent injuries, especially as we get older. Even if you don't have weights at home, you can do strength work with pushups or other exercises using your own body weight. Let's make our health a priority!
Dion Todd
For those that are not getting the devotional: Yep, there is a problem. Hopefully I will have it fixed soon. It is one of those things where there is nothing wrong, but something sure ain't right. It appears that an auto security update has affected the database and made it extremely slow, but more secure 8-) Everything has a reason and a season, and this may be a time to either upgrade or write our own code from scratch. Thank you all for your patience, prayers and support while we work through this.
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Sylvia Todd
(owner)
Dion is doing a security update on the website, so it may go up and down a little. Sorry for the inconvenience (F)!
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Camille Grayson
Love the new way of doing the daily devotional with the video
Nanette McLane
It's a daily battle with the enemy, but knowing God has my back makes it worth the journey.
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Sandra Colby
MISS SYLVIA, I LEARNT WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN :D
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Cathy Webb
God’s timing is always perfect! Safe travel to Canada yesterday afternoon to celebrate Julian’s birthday with dinner. 5.5” of snow this morning and no school—so I can get caught up on grading and lesson plans. I love how the Lord takes care of all He details and blesses me!
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Mary Pat Taylor
Please Lord, I beg you, take this stomach pain away from me. I can't take tomorrow off from work but I have been in pain and not able to get anything down fro over 24 hours now. I need to be able to sleep, drink, and eat. And work. Please Lord, I ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.
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Octavia Cruse
Amen..Happy Birthday Dion many more.Thank You Always for A Blessed Word..God Bless You And Your Family.
Roseanne Braverman
I’ve tried a couple of time to individually thank Sylvia, Pastor Dion, Mauri Kaufmann and Lyn Brown for praying for Josh, but I don’t think my comments posted.
So here is a great big thank you for praying for my son. He felt the interview went well, but it will take time to hear back.
I really appreciate everyone’s prayers and feel blessed to be part of the Refreshing Hope family.
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Judie Teamer
Thanks everyone for all the birthday wishes. God Bless each of you.
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Linda Martin
Be a representative of God's child in words, actions, thoughts and deeds.
Diane Symborski✝
I pray everyone had a wonderful Easter. We went to my daughters and we had to leave I got chills and sick in my stomach. She did send dinner for me to have some the next day. I was freezing and felt like I got the flu and they just got over the flu. They was at my house a few days before Easter. Bob, got to eat and we took a few pictures but it was getting worse. Everyone had to work the best day and we for home by 6:30p.m so Bob, was glad to get to bed early. He got me ginger ale and I just washed up and put on really warn Pj's that I had to change because I got really hot. I was hot and cold all night but I got through it all. Amen (h5)
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Sylvia Froese
I had a job interview as a computer programmer for the federal government
in Canada. I have prayed a lot over the years about needing more in
terms of finances. I have had numerous interviews since the summer but
nothing came of it. I feel kind of hopeful this time around after having
the government job interview yesterday. I hope this is the one that
helps me with my finances so I can look after my kids better. Thank you
for sharing this pastor. It helps me.
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David and Dianna Wyles
This owl's got heart (L) He visits us often (L) We are Blessed he lets us play with him :) Look how close he lets us get (L) (A) (~)
Do you see the Hearts I see? (L) (L) (A)
Heart Blessings are all around... are you seeking? (L) (P) (~) (A) (h5)
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Kimberly Dublin
Powerful message Pastor, Your purpose and Mine...
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Vicki Stone
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE !!! GOD BLESS !!
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David Healey
The daily devotion was a real blessing for me, at just the right time, but not surprise there ! God bless you all at R.M.H.
Doris Childs
Good morning from Chicago . Stormy today . Everyone be blessed
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Darlene Rego
I just read "Refreshing Hope Stop making it difficult" by Pastor Todd. That touched my heart. I hope to remember what he said here: "We can feel like we are paying for salvation with our works, when it is a free gift that we only have to accept."
Thank you Pastor Todd.
Cheryl Frank
Happy Birthday Pastor Dion! Have a blessed day!!
Happy Birthday Pastor Dion!!
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Tom Cartmell
Well it's happened again. I didn't get the devotional today 2/2. I've looked in my spam and trash folders and it's not there either. Can you please resend the devotional. They truly make my day.Love and prayers to all at RHM
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Kerryann Ivey
In accordance with Pastor Dion’s devotional titled “By My Spirit,” I want to thank God for resting his presence of the Holy Spirit upon my life which enabled me to fulfill the vision that he bestowed upon my heart through the presence of the Holy Spirit for my company PLB FASHION www.plbfashion.com. PLB stands for peace, love, blessings. The devotional today is just another confirmation that the presence of the Holy Spirit is upon my life. It took countless trials, tribulations, and battling of spiritual warfare to get to this point. However, the word of God assures in Deuteronomy 31:6 to, “be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” The word of God also assures is in John 16:33 that, “these things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
My Story
I am a miracle child who survived being hit by a truck and underwent major brain surgery at a tender age of 3 years old. I know that God spared my life for a reason, and I believe my purpose for being in this world aligns with spreading the love of Christ. I want to be able to help as many people as possible because it breaks my heart to see people suffer; especially the children. Matthew 19:14 (KJV) reads, "But Jesus said, Suffer little children and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." We live in a cold and dark world with merciless people, and a lack of peace, love and blessings to bring about world peace and unity.
In 2013, PLB Fashion President Kerryann Ivey, prayed one night and asked God to reveal an idea to her that will help her to provide for the needy and change the world. That same night she had a dream that the Lord gave to her, and she is sharing it with the world. The dream, a clear vision from God, was an image of a heart with the message of peace, love and blessings inside of the heart. She was extremely excited about the vision and decided that she will print the design on t-shirts. Three years later by the grace of God, several people have expressed in her life that now, is the time to launch PLB Fashion.
Ecclesiastes 3 (KJV) verse 1 state, “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Therefore, it was not Kerryann’s time to launch PLB Fashion in 2013. However, with clear signs and confirmation from God, and according to Hebrews 11:6 which states, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him,” Kerryann has decided to step out in faith by launching PLB Fashion, a faith based online Christian clothing store committed to uplifting minds, breaking down walls, and building bridges which will in turn allow PLB Fashion to help change the world and unite the human race.
About PLB Fashion
PLB Fashion is a faith-based Christian online clothing store committed to uplifting minds, breaking down walls, and building bridges. This will in turn, help to change the world and unite the human race. My aim and desire while on this earth until the dear Lord takes me home, is to spread the message of peace, love, and blessings through the apparel products that I sell. We provide shoppers with high quality, unique and trendy faith-centered apparel.
Everyone that fears the Lord will speak boldly and courageously because the only one that person fears is the Lord. They understand that no weapons formed against them shall prosper and every tongue that shall rise against them in judgment thou shalt condemn. They will continue to speak the word of God boldly and courageously until God is ready to take them home. Their legacy aligns with the bible and Gods word shall not return void, but it shall prosper in the thing whereto God sent it.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to demonstrate the teachings of Christ through peace, love, and blessings. “Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.”
Vision Statement
Our vision is to help change the world and unite the human race.
Core Value Statement
Our core value is to be known for providing our customers with a memorable customer service experience that continuously ignites peace, love, and blessings. To conclude, in John 17:23 (KJV) Jesus says, "I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me."
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Paula Brummett
I found a good tempory home for my cat until i can find a better place for me so thanks for your prayers and please keep them coming
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Rebecca Adkins
Hello to everyone :) It's been awhile since I have posted. There has been so much going on in my life. Some ups and downs. God has been doing a great work in me during my time of illness. I look forward to sharing with you in the very near future! I love and miss my friends at RHM. May you all have a wonderful rest of the day.
Sylvia Todd: Today is the last day of our fitness challenge! I hope that you were able to improve your strength and that you were blessed. Even if you did not do as well as you hope, don't give up, because building strength is a lifetime goal, and not just something... moreToday is the last day of our fitness challenge! I hope that you were able to improve your strength and that you were blessed. Even if you did not do as well as you hope, don't give up, because building strength is a lifetime goal, and not just something that can be done in month !
Diane Symborski✝: No exercise still fighting what ever we all have. WE felt like we was going to get better but we got worse. Women that work with my husband said the same thing. Felt like they was getting better and it got worse. I've been really resting a lot and... moreNo exercise still fighting what ever we all have. WE felt like we was going to get better but we got worse. Women that work with my husband said the same thing. Felt like they was getting better and it got worse. I've been really resting a lot and don't even feel like eating. I eat small amounts threw out the day ot my blood sugar drops.. I post when I get back to my exercise I pray nobody get his it's going around where we live. <3 Blessings!!
Sylvia Todd: Have not done much on my exercises this week, sorry! We have been at a conference this week and meetings today. That said, the conference was such a blessing and filled with timely messages !
Diane Symborski✝Nobody going to the lake this weekend either. My husband and I are sick with this bad cold. When I cough it goes so deep and sounds bad. My daughter called and here and her husband are ill with the same thing. My daughter sounds like me. My grandson is... moreNobody going to the lake this weekend either. My husband and I are sick with this bad cold. When I cough it goes so deep and sounds bad. My daughter called and here and her husband are ill with the same thing. My daughter sounds like me. My grandson is better he took medication because his ear where infected. My granddaughter didn't get it and I told her stay in your room. I said hide from them and wash your hands don't touch your face.. lol My grandson who melts my heart gave this to me. I did well last year but he came over he was sitting on my bed with my computer. I could hear it in his chest and told my daughter. She said oh mom you always worry. I said i'm telling you he has something. The next day daycare called her at work and told her he's sick to come get him. She took him to the doctor he was put on medication. So that's why he's doing better and we all got his cold. :-( less
Diane Symborski✝: I am still not well with a bad cold by the way Pastor Dion never coughed doing the service. Tell him well done. I could have never done that with my cough.
Today I went outside with the dog walking him around after it was a long night for the dog. He... moreI am still not well with a bad cold by the way Pastor Dion never coughed doing the service. Tell him well done. I could have never done that with my cough.
Today I went outside with the dog walking him around after it was a long night for the dog. He had a seizure last night he's old has sugar and is blind. He still is very fast at getting around. Walking him around the yard I feel like i'm playing soccer ball I have to keep him between my feet and walk him. It's nice to get him out he loves a nice cool day and feels safe when we walk him like that. It really keeps you on your toes. It's a bit of a work out one that is kinda different. lol haha :-) less
September 26, 2016
Sylvia Todd: Back is bothering me a bit today, so stretched it out with some time on the treadmill and some light weights . Every bit counts ;-)!
Sylvia Todd: Strength training is a great part of anyone's life who wants to prevent injuries, have better balance and prevent osteoporosis. Even if you haven't stayed on track this month, I encourage you to not give up and start today !
Sylvia Todd: Knocked out a kickboxing/barre combo today! One thing, for those like me who don't like sit-ups (they bother my neck), just doing front kicks works for me as a low-impact way to work on ab strength !
Sylvia Todd: Good morning, all! Yesterday, we ended up going to the movies with a couple of friends, something we haven't done in a super long time, so took it as a rest day . For those interested, we saw "Sully", which was great !
Sylvia Todd: Good morning! Yesterday, I did a combo of kickboxing and barre, which I enjoyed . There are some areas in my kickboxing video where they are talking and a couple of exercises I'm not up to doing (like burpees) and the barre let me do strength work at the... moreGood morning! Yesterday, I did a combo of kickboxing and barre, which I enjoyed . There are some areas in my kickboxing video where they are talking and a couple of exercises I'm not up to doing (like burpees) and the barre let me do strength work at the same time ! I pray you are all having a happy and healthy Friday ! less
Sylvia Todd: One thing about your exercise routine is to know thyself. I am generally more of a morning person, so the further it gets into the day, the less I am apt to get rolling with my workout, especially anything very cardio ;-). Knocked out some kickboxing... moreOne thing about your exercise routine is to know thyself. I am generally more of a morning person, so the further it gets into the day, the less I am apt to get rolling with my workout, especially anything very cardio ;-). Knocked out some kickboxing this morning, and will do some work with weights this afternoon! I pray you are all having a blessed and healthy day!
Sylvia Todd: One (perhaps obvious) benefit of working on strength is that my cardio workouts become more effective, letting me put more power and endurance into it. Got some kickboxing, treadmill and some strength work in today (squats, lunges, and the like )
Diane Symborski✝: I did my stretching and walking today. Amen!! It's way to hot for me to go outside so i'm staying in the AC and the roofers are back. They messed the ridge vent up bad. My husband went out and bought the one that he wants. You save your hard earned money... moreI did my stretching and walking today. Amen!! It's way to hot for me to go outside so i'm staying in the AC and the roofers are back. They messed the ridge vent up bad. My husband went out and bought the one that he wants. You save your hard earned money over years in a fund for things that you know you'll need done. Then who ever did that vent really messed up. I put a picture up and it was like that all over. They had another roof they had to do that comes off the back for the porch and the two on there messed up to. Look now you get the picture. :-( " no pun intended " less
September 19, 2016
Sylvia Todd
Wow, that looks terrible! I guess they were in hurry to get to the next job. We are blessed to have a local carpenter here who takes pride in his work and won't leave until the job is done right.
September 19, 2016
Diane Symborski✝We have our next door neighbor he's a carpenter. My husband and he went on the roof and looked at everything. It's a plastic ridge vent and my husband told him when plastic heats up it will bend. He said he didn't want it but they said it's good. So that... moreWe have our next door neighbor he's a carpenter. My husband and he went on the roof and looked at everything. It's a plastic ridge vent and my husband told him when plastic heats up it will bend. He said he didn't want it but they said it's good. So that the only thing that went wrong. My husband went this weekend and picked a vent he wanted they bought new vent shingles. They came back to replace all the ridge vents. I know this kids family he just ,lost his dad two weeks ago. They did many roofs of people my husband works. Everyone loved the work they did. I was just taking to the owners brother. His mom and I grew up and played together. His mom wants my phone number to talk to me. So I pray that they will make the wrong right. If not i'll be talking to their mom. lol I'm sure they will everything else is perfect. So new vents are going on now. Pray for us you save many years for up keep and this happen. I believe all will end up well done in the end. Amen <3 less
Kimberly Dublin: My back pain is gone, after suffering for one week, I feel like new today. Back to squats, AB workout, treadmill and ellipitical machines with resistance band workout also. Going to try my yoga workup DVD too. Keep it moving and Yes you can!
Sylvia Todd
Praise God, so glad you are feeling better, Kimberly !
September 19, 2016
David and Dianna Wyles: Yesterday we took a nice drive/ picknic / walk up to a nearby mountain stream and in God's beautiful forest! A wonderful and refreshing way to get our exercise on and I consider the up hill climb a bit of core toning so that's a plus! Have a great day... moreYesterday we took a nice drive/ picknic / walk up to a nearby mountain stream and in God's beautiful forest! A wonderful and refreshing way to get our exercise on and I consider the up hill climb a bit of core toning so that's a plus! Have a great day y'all! God bless
Chris Dibbern: Yesterday and today were rest for me. Friday was a somewhat heavier lift that I don't do often, so I am taking some extra time to recuperate. :-)
Chris Dibbern
For the record, Friday's workout was mainly deadlifts and weighted squats. These guys'll put you out like a light, the night after you do 'em.
David and Dianna Wyles: I am afraid sinceI started back to work my exercise habits have gone out the window I am going to make a new effort to at least get my exercise on on my days off and try to work in more planks
Sylvia ToddI totally get that, Dianna! Adjusting to a new routine, and a new job can throw everything off . When Dion and I worked for a year at an "outside job" (as opposed to working from home), our eating and exercise were wrecked for a while (way too much Sonic... moreI totally get that, Dianna! Adjusting to a new routine, and a new job can throw everything off . When Dion and I worked for a year at an "outside job" (as opposed to working from home), our eating and exercise were wrecked for a while (way too much Sonic Burger, lol). What's bad is that it's sooo much easier to gain weight than lose it . I know you will find a routine that works and get back on track ! less
Diane Symborski✝: Yesterday I was not on I had a lot going on I went to the doctor's I had some type of virus for almost six weeks that was making me feel anxious so they always blame everything on my anxiety. In my blood it did show an infection that was not as bad. Id... moreYesterday I was not on I had a lot going on I went to the doctor's I had some type of virus for almost six weeks that was making me feel anxious so they always blame everything on my anxiety. In my blood it did show an infection that was not as bad. Id I went when I was really bad and anxious it would have showed higher numbers. I could tell I was starting to feel better too. So we came to the lake after and Shirley and I was hiking around outside walking around to different places. I don't know what today will bring yet Shirley wants to walk around to the creek and look for more rocks. We was walking around looking for the markers for property lines yesterday. She keeps me busy and it's good to get me outside and about. :-) less
Sylvia Todd: Had a good march on the treadmill today, along with some home strength work. Managed to work off the excess caffeine from earlier, and feel better !
September 16, 2016
Sylvia Todd: I read from a certified personal trainer that coffee is an option for a pre-workout snack. I have not had coffee for a while (mainly because I can't drink it black and don't need the sugar carbs), but was feeling a bit rundown today, so having a cuppa... moreI read from a certified personal trainer that coffee is an option for a pre-workout snack. I have not had coffee for a while (mainly because I can't drink it black and don't need the sugar carbs), but was feeling a bit rundown today, so having a cuppa with some pumpkin creamer (quite yummy ;-)). After just half a cup, I can feel my heart beating, so yes, probably good for a pre-workout, because I will need to get up now and work off the caffeine ! less
I read from a certified personal trainer that coffee is an option for a pre-workout snack. I have not had coffee for a while (mainly because I can't drink it black and don't need the sugar carbs), but was feeling a bit rundown today, so having a cuppa... moreI read from a certified personal trainer that coffee is an option for a pre-workout snack. I have not had coffee for a while (mainly because I can't drink it black and don't need the sugar carbs), but was feeling a bit rundown today, so having a cuppa with some pumpkin creamer (quite yummy ;-)). After just half a cup, I can feel my heart beating, so yes, probably good for a pre-workout, because I will need to get up now and work off the caffeine :D!
Sylvia ToddAww, Dion has that problem too, and gets migraines when he doesn't have coffee as well. It usually goes away after about three days. This last month though, he continued to have headaches, so we are still testing on the reason. Some people just seem to... moreAww, Dion has that problem too, and gets migraines when he doesn't have coffee as well. It usually goes away after about three days. This last month though, he continued to have headaches, so we are still testing on the reason. Some people just seem to be prone to that, because I almost never get headaches for that reason.
September 17, 2016
Diane Symborski✝
Sylvia, my husband is the same as Pastor Dion. If he don't drink his coffee he ends up with a bad headache. :-)
Sylvia Todd
Thank you so much for joining us, Cathy !
September 16, 2016
Sylvia Todd: Today, I did a combo of cardio and strength with some kickboxing and tried out the "over 50" strength exercises I posted earlier today. The strength work was not bad to do and I think a good addition for anyone who wants to build strength without having... moreToday, I did a combo of cardio and strength with some kickboxing and tried out the "over 50" strength exercises I posted earlier today. The strength work was not bad to do and I think a good addition for anyone who wants to build strength without having to go to the gym !
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